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Posted 11/4/2006 3:54 AM (GMT 0)
Hi All, I'm new here. I have a question. I had a virginal Hysterectomy 4 weeks ago, it hurts when i cough or sneeze. Just want to know if this is normal please.
Posted 11/4/2006 5:09 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Jenny

Welcome to the site, I hope you enjoy it here, the people are very supportive and friendly. Do you also have an Anxiety Disorder???? Just wondering because you don't mention whether you do or not.

Yes it is normal to hurt when you cough or sneeze after a hysterectomy. If you are sneezing and coughing quite a bit, hold a pillow over your abdomen, it will hurt less. Have a good night and it's nice to meet you.

smurf Judy
Posted 11/4/2006 5:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi shebig, Thank you for your warm welcome and response. I do have an Anxiety Disorder. I have been depressed for the past 8 months, I've been fighting it. Helps me to go for a walk or a drive.  

I have been reading alot of posts and found the people here are very friendly and supportive :-)

Posted 11/4/2006 12:29 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to Hw
I know that you will find very supportive and caring peeps here
Yes I agree with Judy about the pillow over tummy
Hope to see you post often
Take care
Lyn
Posted 11/4/2006 1:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lyn, Thank you for your warm welcome. I have tried the pillow and it helps alot :)
Posted 11/4/2006 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Jenny

 

Welcome to HW were so happy you have joined us here. As you can see you will find pleanty of supportive friends here.

 

I had a hysterectomy 27 years ago and to the best of my memory...which is not much...ha ha ha

I think it took me about 2 months to get back close to normal as far as the pain went. I did still have problems lifting some things even then. Please remember it take longer for us to heal on the inside then it does on the outside. Hope your feeling better soon and get pleanty of rest.

Posted 11/5/2006 12:03 AM (GMT 0)
I haven't had a hysterectomy, but they had to remove my right folopian tube because of an eptopic preganacy that burst and it took me the full 8wks to recover and even about 6 mo later I was working out lifting and felt a pull where my tube use to be. I was fine of course but I definatly felt it. Hope this all puts your mind at rest sounds like after 4 wks your out of the danger zone so just take it easy and you'll be just fine.

HUGS
Daisy
Posted 11/5/2006 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Kittie and Daisy for your help. I go for my 6 weeks check up 21st november and will let you know the results.
I hope that i'll be able to give support to others like i have got from you :)
Posted 11/5/2006 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
Please do let us know Jenny and try not to worry the worst is over. Sending positive thoughts your way!
Posted 11/5/2006 12:40 AM (GMT 0)
I sure will :)
Posted 11/5/2006 1:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Jenny

 

Happy to see you posting again. You will be to normal soon just give it time. I'm sure you will be a great asset to HW with your experiance and you kindness.

Posted 11/5/2006 1:53 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Kittie hun
Posted 11/6/2006 10:53 AM (GMT 0)
Just checking in ot see how you are making out
Hoping each new day is bringing you closer to feeling a bit better
it is a process for sure but you seem strong and now you have us for support as well ........
God Bless
Lyn
Posted 11/6/2006 11:30 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lyn, I'm feeling abit better every day. 

I have only been here a few days and already i feel like i have been here for years with friends.  :-)   

Posted 11/21/2006 4:18 AM (GMT 0)

Hi all, I promised that i will let you know the update.

Had an appointment to see my gynocolagist today. The results weren't good. The Pathology did a few tests on my uterus, which showed that i have a very rare cancer. I start radiotherapy next week (wednesday)29th November :(

Posted 11/21/2006 1:53 PM (GMT 0)
Aww Jenny I'm so sorry to hear that. I will keep you in my prayers hun. Try to stay positive about all of this it will turn out fine. God bless.
Posted 11/21/2006 9:17 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Kittie hun, I'm staying positive. I really don't know what else to say, but wait and see how things go. Will let you know.
Posted 11/22/2006 5:21 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Jenny 9

I'm so sorry to hear this news, cancer is the reason I had my hysterectomy, that was over twenty years ago. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I'm glad you are staying positive, it really helps.

Hugs Judy smurf

Posted 11/22/2006 11:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Judy, ty hun. I'm not religious or anything like that. But i believe we were all put on this earth to face many things and challenges. This is my challenge and i know i'll be ok :-)
Posted 11/22/2006 11:50 AM (GMT 0)
I am so sorry hun I do know what you are going thru believe me I have chosen to keep some health issues to self but I will be opening up soon ..........
You will make it hun you are strong and like I said you have us we will be on your shoulders all the way thru all of this
Count on your HW " family" in these times
I know I have had to and it had gotten me thru many challenges trials and illnesses
I will be keeping you in my heart thoughts and prayers
Keep us posted pleas
Luvs 'Lyn
Posted 11/22/2006 12:09 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Lyn hun, It helps to talk to friends and knowing i'm not alone yeah
Posted 11/22/2006 12:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hun if you want to add me to your yahoo go ahead I am always here sometimes busy but I will try to help you anyway I can as I said I DO know what you are going thru
Luvs
Lyn

If ya dont have yahoo it is free to download as I am sure ya know lol
Keep the faith hun please we will get thru this
Posted 11/22/2006 10:25 PM (GMT 0)
I have yahoo and msn, But i'm on msn more then yahoo. I'll add you to both :-)
Posted 12/3/2008 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
confused  hi i am to have a virginal hysterectomy in 3 days time and i am really worried.i am havind the op as i have cancer of the womb my first worry is will i come throgh it which no one can answer the second is does it hurt badly i have had a c section so is it like that??and thirdly how long will i be laid up as i am not young at 52 and with all the grandchildren will i be ok for xmas??? my husband and family are 100% with me so i have no worries there. JUST WORRIES WILL I BE OK.
Posted 12/3/2008 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
You will be ok. I would not recommend picking them up, but you should be ok. You will probably be in enought pain that you will not want to travel far, but as long as it hasn't expanded into your intestine, which is sounds like it has not, you should be fine to do christmas.
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